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I Heart Sharks Photo Contest

When most people think of sharks, they think of the film Jaws and scary stories. Fear of sharks comes mainly from lack of knowledge and the inaccurate man-eating image perpetuated by mass media over the years. Through the power of images, divers can tell the real story and raise awareness about the plight of sharks.

Sharks photos are essential to document not only the threats and challenges they are facing but also the conservation actions shark activists are taking to protect them. Images are a powerful tool for motivating the general public to change their perceptions about sharks and take action to support shark conservation.

“I Heart Sharks” PADI’s new online photo contest in support of Project AWARE’s Big Shark Shout Out offers a great opportunity to share your favourite shark photo, dive the Great Barrier Reef and contribute to protecting sharks.

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Featured Member

Scuba dive course director and owner of The Dive Center, Jason Sockett, is a long-time supporter of Project AWARE. He understands first-hand that marine debris is a global issue affecting numerous dive sites around the world and consistently does his part to make a difference. When ghost nets and other hazardous waste make it unsafe for guests to enter local dive sites, Jason assembles his crew to help through Dive Against Debris. Thank you to Jason and his team for helping make the ocean cleaner and safer for divers around the world!